Clofazimine and Pregnancy

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy.
Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks
to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Clofazimine falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies
born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though.
Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh
the potential risks to the unborn child.

OR

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Clofazimine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

OR

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in
pregnant women. Clofazimine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

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